A weasel is a small mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and sharp teeth. It is known for its sneakiness and cunning behavior. The word "weasel" can also be used to describe someone who is dishonest or deceitful. Full definition
Conjecture is fine if the consequences are not larded with piles of weasel words like «could be» «might be» «will be if... and if....» (judithcurry.com)
Jim Parsons Wants to Play THE RIDDLER, T.J. Miller Confirms He's Playing WEASEL in Fox's DEADPOOL, More (newsarama.com)
Instead of a straightforward and open defense of their agenda, I anticipate that the U.S. Department of Education — Gates — AFT — Fordham coalition (along with their two hired assessment consortia and corporate backers) will respond with weasel words. (educationnext.org)